# mirror-nearer merger

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌmɪɹɚ ˈnɪɹɚ ˌmɝd͡ʒɚ/

## Definitions
1. A phonemic merger where the vowels in "bit" and "beer" are pronounced the same before /r/, making "mirror" and "nearer" rhyme.

## Source
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